The Wiernik Model

Last Update 24 January 2005

OVERVIEW 1
In the foreground the ramp. On the right a part of the
"upper camp", on the left the SS- and Trawniki barracks.

OVERVIEW 2
In the foreground the ramp with the small "Lazarett" hut.
In the background the old and new gas chambers, on the right
the two barracks of the Sonderkommando.

NEW GAS CHAMBERS WITH "TUBE"
In the foreground on the left one of the "Ghetto" barracks, on
the right the two barracks of the "undressing yard". From
there the "tube" led to the new gas chambers.

EXTERMINATION SITE
In the foreground on the right the new gas chambers,
on the left two cremation grates. Behind the new
gas chambers the smaller building of the old gas chambers
is visible. In the background the two Sonderkommando barracks.
Click on photo for enlargement.

CAMP ENTRANCE
Wiernik was a qualified carpenter. Therefore he was
ordered to build some wooden structures, for example
the big main gate (no 1) and the guards hut (no 2).
Opposite to the guards hut, on the other side of the road
("Kurt Seidel Straße"), you see the commander's barrack.